Tag: Healthcare Costs

Wyoming Seniors Face Rising Medicare Costs Amid Growing Affordability Concerns

Medicare premiums and deductibles will rise in Wyoming next year, intensifying financial pressures on fixed-income seniors despite a Social Security increase. Learn how these changes affect affordability and senior healthcare access.

2026 Social Security COLA: Strategies to Maximize Benefits Amid Rising Costs

Explore expert strategies for U.S. retirees to stretch the 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026 amid rising living and healthcare costs. Learn budgeting, Medicare review, and assistance programs.

Key Considerations for Medicare Advantage Plan Changes in 2026

Understand key Medicare Advantage plan changes in 2026, including costs, provider networks, telehealth expansion, and managing out-of-pocket limits for optimal healthcare coverage.

Key Considerations for New Medicare Advantage Enrollees in 2026

Understand essential factors for new Medicare Advantage enrollees in 2026 including plan costs, network restrictions, out-of-pocket limits, and telehealth benefits to optimize coverage and manage expenses.

Medicare Advantage Strategies Could Save $7B in Traditional Medicare Costs

A Berkeley Research Group report reveals Traditional Medicare could save $7 billion by adopting Medicare Advantage utilization and fraud strategies, reducing overspending on services like skin substitutes and genetic testing.

US Diabetes Treatment Costs Hit $153B in 2021-2022 Driving Medicare and Private Payer Expenses

In 2021-2022, diabetes treatment costs in the U.S. totaled $153.2 billion, driven largely by Medicare and private insurance coverage, according to AHRQ MEPS data.

Senator Gary Peters Advocates for Extension of ACA Tax Credits to Curb Rising Premiums

Senator Gary Peters urges Senate to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent steep premium increases and declining insurance enrollment in Michigan.

New Jersey Voters Show Confidence but Concern in Health Insurance Options

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals most New Jersey voters understand their health insurance plans but remain concerned about costs and state regulation. Insights highlight demographic variations in confidence and cost considerations.

Senate Republicans Propose Health Savings Account Payments Over ACA Subsidy Extension

Senate Republicans propose direct HSA payments to replace enhanced ACA premium subsidies, impacting millions of insured Americans starting 2026.

Potential Impact of Expiring Obamacare Tax Credits on Health Coverage Costs

Explore the implications of expiring Obamacare premium tax credits at the end of 2025 and their potential impact on health insurance costs and coverage in the U.S.